Huntington

by The Linguist

Population

Huntington is a town located on the north shore of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York. According to the 2020 census, the population of Huntington was 200,907 making it the 74th largest city in New York. The town has seen steady population growth over the past several decades. Since the 2000 census, the population has increased by 3.7%.

The racial makeup of Huntington is predominantly white, making up 79.5% of the population. Hispanic and Latino residents make up the second largest demographic at 14.4% of the population. Black residents make up 5.8% of the population, Asian residents 4.5% and all other races accounting for the remaining 2.6%.

The median age in Huntington is 41.5 years old. 22.7% of the population is under 18 years old, while 16.1% of residents are over the age of 65. There are slightly more women than men with women making up 51.7% of the population.

There are 69,019 households in Huntington with an average household size of 2.89 people. 69.4% of households are family households while 30.6% are non-family households. Of the family households, 29.6% have children under 18 years old living in them.

Economy and Major Employers

The economy of Huntington is driven by education, healthcare, retail trade, professional services, and technology companies. Some of the major employers in Huntington include:

The largest industries in Huntington are healthcare, retail trade, education, and professional services. The unemployment rate as of June 2022 was 3.0% which is lower than both the national and statewide averages.

Major companies headquartered in Huntington include shoe retailer Crocs, fuel cell manufacturer Bloom Energy, and data storage firm FalconStor. The area is also home to a growing biotech and life sciences sector with companies such as Applied DNA Sciences based here.

Tourism

Huntington has a vibrant tourism industry thanks to its coastal location, history, culture, and natural areas. Some of the top attractions bringing in visitors include:

Huntington hosts a number of annual events and festivals that attract tourists as well such as the Long Island Winterfest and the International Folk Dance Festival. The town’s coastline along the Long Island Sound also makes it a popular beach destination during summer.

Famous Landmarks

Some of the most well-known landmarks in Huntington include:

  • Vanderbilt Museum – Built in the 1920s by the Vanderbilt family, this Spanish Revival style mansion and museum sits on over 40 acres of land.
  • Kissam House – Historic house built in the 1790s that served as headquarters for British troops during the Revolutionary War.
  • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building – Memorial building in the heart of Huntington Village’s downtown area.
  • Heckscher Museum of Art – Prominent Long Island art museum founded in 1920 by philanthropist August Heckscher.
  • Caumsett State Historic Park – Historic mansion built in the 1920s, located in Lloyd Harbor.

These landmarks attract many visitors and history buffs interested in learning about Huntington’s role in Long Island’s Gold Coast era as well as the Vanderbilt family’s place in the town’s history.

Links

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